Mercury drops as rains lash Delhi

Rains lashed the national capital this evening bringing much-needed relief for Delhi residents reeling under hot and humid weather conditions.
Earlier, during the day, the maximum temperature was registered three notches above normal at 36.8 degree Celsius. Humidity levels also remained high as per oscillating between 78 and 57 degree Celsius.
Delhiites woke up to a humid and overcast morning with the MeT department predicting rainfall during the day. The minimum temperature was recorded at 28.9 degree Celsius, two notches above normal.
According to the MeT department, the amount of rainfall and dip in minimum temperature will be available only after 8:30 AM tomorrow.

The maximum temperature had yesterday settled at 37.4 degree Celsius, three notches above normal, while the minimum stood at 27.9 degree Celsius, which was one point above normal for this part of the season.
Weatherman has forecast a generally cloudy sky with possibility of rain or thunderstorms in some parts of the city tomorrow. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to remain around 35 and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively.